Great British Bake Off starts tonight! I was upset when it was announced this was moving from the BBC but I am excited about the new series. Channel 4 aren’t going to ruin it and anything with a dash of Sandi Toksvig is a winner for me. As...
I am a great believer in the transformative power of art. Books, music, theatre and art can make you see who you are, help you define your place in the world and give you a sense of perspective on your life. That’s lovely, but sometimes what you need it to go to...
There are some films that you become so familiar with that watching them, no matter what their genre or subject matter, becomes soothing. I have a few but at the moment I am craving curling up on the sofa next to the beloved with a brew and watching All The...
“Beloved, it’s date night so I’ve booked tickets to a documentary about female and black empowerment through education and dance.” It is an absolute treat being married to me. Step is the story of the Baltimore Leadership School For...
I’ve just done a proper squeak of joy reading that the Everyman are bringing back their repertory company for 2018. 14 actors will perform 4 plays over 5 months. It’s a feat of huge imagination and talent. This year was brilliant. In 2018...
I grew up addicted to magazines. I was around 5 when I threw up on my Twinkle comic on a rough ferry crossing and was distraught that I wouldn’t be able to get hold of another copy because the new issue was due out the next day. I spent all my pocket...
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